Should Neptune Theatre be a Seattle landmark?

By VANESSA HO, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

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3:26 pm PST, Monday, November 12, 2012

The Neptune Theatre opened on Nov. 26, 1921, with organ music, a full house and silent movie “Serenade." Over the years, it became known as a movie lover's dream, fronted by a giant marquee and cool, neon trident sign. Photo:aturkus, Creative Commons Flickr. less

The Neptune Theatre opened on Nov. 26, 1921, with organ music, a full house and silent movie “Serenade." Over the years, it became known as a movie lover's dream, fronted by a giant marquee and cool, neon ... more

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The Neptune Theatre opened on Nov. 26, 1921, with organ music, a full house and silent movie “Serenade." Over the years, it became known as a movie lover's dream, fronted by a giant marquee and cool, neon trident sign. Photo:aturkus, Creative Commons Flickr. less

The Neptune Theatre opened on Nov. 26, 1921, with organ music, a full house and silent movie “Serenade." Over the years, it became known as a movie lover's dream, fronted by a giant marquee and cool, neon ... more

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Built in 1921, the Neptune Theatre in the University District has been many things over the years: Porn theater, midnight hangout, movie geek heaven.

But next week, a city board will decide if the Neptune, known for its sconces with the light-up, sea-god eyes, should be one more thing: A historical Seattle landmark.

Click the slideshow for details on the Neptune's nomination and history. The photos include a great retrospective on Seattle's old-time movie houses.